Event Brief
Burnham to set up commission to review UK electoral system
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government will create a commission to review the UK’s electoral system. He said Labour will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the system so every vote counts and every voice is heard.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Said the UK will create a commission to review the electoral system and that Labour will campaign on changing it so every vote counts.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026
WHERE: Liverpool, United Kingdom
WHY: Burnham made the remarks at the Labour Party's annual conference, linking the commission to a manifesto commitment for the next election.
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